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Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults can be the result of an adverse reaction to a medication, viral infection, cocaine or radiation therapy. Adverse drug reactions are the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, claiming the lives of approximately 150,000 people every year. Some of the medications that have been linked to the development of SJS in adults include:
Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults is a life-threatening inflammatory condition that attacks the skin and mucous membranes. Early detection and immediate medical attention are necessary in order to avoid serious complications that can occur with Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults. The condition is characterized by irritated, red, blistering, splotching, burning outbreaks on the skin, which may cause SJS symptoms such as:
Although the mouth, eyes and nose are the areas affected the worst (due to their mucous membranes), any area of the body – including the genitals – can be affected. When symptoms affect over 30 percent of the body, the condition has progress into Toxic Epidermal Necolysis Syndrome (TENS), which is a deadly form of the same condition.
If Stevens Johnson syndrome in adults is suspected, a patient should receive prompt medical treatment of his/her symptoms in order to avoid a number of serious complications, such as:
The death rate of adults with SJS is three to fifteen percent of all cases, causing approximately 100,000 fatalities in the U.S. each year.
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